20th Century Design - 10th September 2014

Lot 1497

λ  'Dancer' a cold painted bronze and ivory figure cast and carved from a model by Ferdinand Preiss

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £5200

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Description

λ  'Dancer' a cold painted bronze and ivory figure cast and carved from a model by Ferdinand Preiss, on octagonal onyx base, cast F Preiss signature to the base, losses to fingers 21cm. high

Provenance

The Roger Rousell collection.

Literature

Bryan Catley Art Deco and Other Figures Antique Collector's Club page 266 for a comparable figure illustrated.